Geolocation and Geofencing Technology

The transition of sports betting from an offshore grey market to a regulated onshore industry was made possible by **Geolocation Technology**, specifically designed to satisfy the **Federal Wire Act of 1961** in the US. **Key Developments:** * **From IP to Triangulation:** Simple IP checks were replaced by **Wi-Fi Triangulation** and **GPS**, allowing operators to pinpoint users indoors where GPS fails. * **The GeoComply Monopoly:** The industry coalesced around third-party auditors (primarily GeoComply) to verify location, creating a centralized point of failure and enforcement. * **Device Integrity:** Modern geofencing is not just about *where* you are, but *what* you are using. It actively scans for **VPNs, Remote Desktops, and Rooted Devices** to prevent spoofing. * **Physical Manifestation:** The technology created physical betting behaviors, such as "Border Betting" at train stations and the implementation of **Buffer Zones** to account for signal error margins.